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Indiepop band Cults set the internet ablaze with their 2011 self-titled debut, earning praise from bloggers and fans alike for their retro sound and infectious melodies. The year 2013 saw no slowing down for the Manhattan duo, as they released their follow-up, "Static," and its single, "I Can Hardly Make You Mine," which added a darker edge to their sunny pop. On tour, they've also added new layers by filling out their lineup as a five-piece and showing a more aggressive guitar sound. Visually, they've even added a wall of static-playing TVs behind them on stage to match the static motif. Concert fans concerned that all this detracts from singer Madeline Follin's innocent vocals need not worry. Her unique voice rises above it with an increasing power that reflects the band's overall growth. Other songs off "Static," like the soulful single, "High Road," and the bittersweet, "Always Forever," show that these artists aren't interested in repeating the same formula but in breaking new ground.

Founding members Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin started Cults as a natural outgrowth of living together as a couple. The musical pairing led to almost instantaneous success with the release of "Go Outside" on Bandcamp. It became an immediate hit on the blogs, was the perfect summer song and soon led to a recording contract with Columbia. They followed up with their self-titled debut album and a long, grueling tour that eventually ended Oblivion and Follin's romantic relationship. They persevered as a band, though, and "Static" was the result. The new album and tour are showing these overnight successes are in it for the long haul, and fans getting tickets will see two artists who, while no longer a couple, bravely wear their hearts on their sleeves.

Reviews

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 based on 27 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A cult like experience

    by B. O. on 9/25/22The Foundry - Philadelphia

    The Cults took the stage - and right out of the gate made sure we knew they were not there to mess around. Tight sounds and beautiful looks - they had me entranced! Great show, great venue. All round fun time!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Cults: Where the Neurospicy Thrive

    by Sadie Rae on 8/30/22The Shelter - Detroit

    To my neurodivergent brain, the songs from Cults are akin to opening a can of soda: fizz, serotonin, and energy. What mental images I associate with them are these: - an underground, galaxy-themed nightclub where bartenders have glow-in-the-dark freckles - a crumbling society with hues of clay-red, shadows, and faded blue - the beginning, end, and reunion of a soft, sapphic relationship - button quails going about their day - bubblegum and the bruised knees of leaving childhood behind or being forced to leave Thank you to Cults. This band has been the communication of emotions I didn't know how to explain, and the safe space of complex thoughts that don't need to be untangled just yet.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    I loved it

    by Sofi111 on 11/11/17Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles

    IT WAS SO GOOD SHE SANG WONDERFULLY AND THEYRE BOTH GREAT I LOVE THEM :))))

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 12/22/13The Sinclair - Cambridge

    Magic Man is incredible, their music is powerful and fun and they are about to blow up.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by mbl11 on 12/12/13The Sinclair - Cambridge

    Not much to say other than fantastic! Great setlist, great vocalist, amazing band! A+

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Captivating

    by DannInRealLife on 12/1/13Webster Hall - New York

    Great show, wonderfully arranged visuals to accompany each song made all of them stand out individually. Madeline's enticing dance moves paired with Brain's melodic chord progressions made this concert. Ending each song with a "thank you!" adds a charm and politeness, with everyone dancing and feeling the music the crappy weather outside didn't dampen anyone's mood. Amazing!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Cults are awesome!!!

    by NYCcruiser on 11/29/13Webster Hall - New York

    Love their new music it is amazing and has such a full sound. Everyone needs to here their new album Static. They also have one of the coolest light shows for a band their size. Hope everyone supports em so we can get them to the next level!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Horrible sound

    by Luddite on 11/29/13Webster Hall - New York

    I was so excited for this concert, I love the cults and had been listening to them non stop in the days leading up to the concert. But when they came on, the songs were almost unrecognizable. The sound was horrible! Vocals could barely be heard, all the other instruments sounded messy and out of sync. It was such a disappointment that u left halfway through. It's a shame

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Sound & VISION

    by geheza on 11/29/13Webster Hall - New York

    this is a young band with only two lp, it should be difficult to remains interesting a whole show but they really have no filler. More over, the lightshow was really awesome.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Cults rocked webster hall nyc!

    by tjp514 on 11/29/13Webster Hall - New York

    Cults were awesome and all of their songs are upbeat and happy. Love how madeline owns the stage and her voice is amazing! I will definitely see them again.